When the body weight of an individual impairs respiration during sleep,____ occurs.
A)central sleep apnea
B)peripheral sleep apnea
C)obstructive sleep apnea
D)hypertension

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Obstructive sleep apnea occurs when the airway becomes partially or completely blocked during sleep, which can be caused by excess body weight. Central sleep apnea and peripheral sleep apnea are not directly caused by body weight. Hypertension may be a complication of untreated sleep apnea, but it is not a direct effect of body weight impairing respiration during sleep.

When the Body Weight of an Individual Impairs Respiration During